# Land Nav Assistant — GPS MGRS & LatLng for Military

> GPS MGRS and LatLng navigator for military land navigation. (iPhone/iPad app by Gammon Applications, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/land-nav-assistant/id525299323 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gammon Applications, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/525299152)
- Category: Navigation
- Price: $2.99
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 73 App Store ratings · 66 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 36 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-05-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/land-nav-assistant/id525299323/reviews.md

## What is Land Nav Assistant?

Land Nav Assistant accepts MGRS (Military Grid) or Latitude / Longitude coordinates and visually navigates you to each point.

This app was designed with Army, Marine, and other military personnel in mind. Use it to correct your Land Nav technique by analyzing your pace count and tendency to veer left and right.

Available Input: 8 digit MGRS, 10 digit MGRS, Lat/Lon decimal, Lat/Lon dms, and map input.

Angles: degrees or mils
Distance: meters/km or feet/miles
Speed: kph or mph

Use the simple arrow interface or map to direct you to your locations. Your distance, direction, speed, and bearing are shown as you navigate.

Long-tap anywhere on the map to get the coordinate for that location. Easily add locations via the Map interface.

Plan your course by ordering points, or use the course optimization tool which will help you calculate the shortest path possible!

Get distance/direction between two points by tapping the path drawn between them.

Satellite, Terrain, Road, and basic Topographic maps show you, your locations, and lets you enter in new ones. 

Overlay a 1000m or 100m MGRS grid anywhere on the map.

Displays distance/direction from your currentl location to all points, or between any two points.

Download your Locations as a spreadsheet to save anywhere, or to share with anyone you choose.

Import a large set of locations via the web import utility, available at: https://www.gammonapplications.com/land-navigation-services/import

This app uses the Military Grid Reference System (MGRS) and Latitude / Longitude.

Choose to display your locations as MGRS 10-digit, MGRS 8-digit, or LatLon Decimal.

D:M:S can be input in the format DD:MM:SS followed by the appropriate direction (NSWE). Default direction is N, W.


DO NOT use this application while learning Land Navigation. Land Navigation is a valuable skill, and should be mastered before using this application. Do not rely solely on this application for navigation, especially when lost. Always be aware of your surroundings.

## Key features

- MGRS and Lat/Lon coordinate input
- Visual arrow and map navigation
- Pace count and veer analysis
- Course planning and optimization
- Multiple map types (Satellite, Terrain, Topographic)
- MGRS grid overlay
- Export locations to spreadsheet

## Chart rankings

- #8 in Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

## What do users think of Land Nav Assistant?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎯 Accurate navigation
- ✅ Works offline
- 👍 Easy to use
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🛰️ Reliable in field
- 🗺️ Useful for land nav
- ⚡ Fast point plotting
- 🧭 Accurate compass
- 💯 Fool proof

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
-  outdated Outdated interface
- 🔋 Screen stays on issue
- 🗺️ Limited map detail
- 🤔 Inconsistent accuracy
- 💸 Unexpected charges

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes constantly
- Doesn't work in training areas
- Incompatible with new iOS
- Freezes
- Compass off calibration
- Screen keeps going off
- Faulty readings in woods

**Most requested features**

- Apple Watch integration
- Save routes
- Create new routes
- Sort by distance
- Screen stays on option
- Download map overlays
- Save maps to app
- Continuous point collection for accuracy
- Azimuth to next point on compass
- Full screen option
- Show speed
- Show path traveled
- Simplified MGRS entry
- Edit points
- Change pin colors
- Only use location when app is open

## Recent user reviews (10 of 66)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/land-nav-assistant/id525299323/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Bad product

*2026-02-10*

Terrible app, very outdated and doesn’t work

### 5/5 — Reliable

*2025-09-03*

Reliable app that works even with little to no network once downloaded. I wish I could save routes and create new ones.

### 5/5 — Watch version of app

*2025-07-18, version 2.2*

Great app. Helped me a lot with confirming my points. I do wish there was a smart watch (Apple Watch/ android watch) adaptation!!! Developers if you can, please 😂

### 5/5 — Tehe

*2024-11-05*

Good

### 1/5 — WTH

*2024-03-05, version 2.2*

I get the 1.99 cost for this app,but what was the extra 42.39 for,if you are going to charge this for an app put the full cost up front and not try to rip someone off

### 5/5 — Best land nab app

*2022-07-09*

This app is awesome, brings you right where you need to go.  I downloaded other apps like MIL GPS that cost $12 and this one is much better for 1/6 the cost.  Highly recommend!

### 3/5 — Needs screen to stay on.

*2022-06-13*

Needs the option to have the screen stay on regardless of iOS settings. Keeps going off. Could also do with a ‘sort by distance’ on locations.

### 4/5 — Great application for MGRS

*2022-05-23*

The application is perfect for training, with integration of satellite imagery it makes land nav a breeze.  Needs Apple Watch integration to make it the perfect app for all land nave needs.

### 1/5 — Crashes constantly

*2022-03-22*

Crashes constantly, not useful.

### 4/5 — Outstanding app but missing……

*2021-12-03*

This app would be a 5 stars if the developer adds the Apple Watch functionality to the app.
Looking at my phone every time makes the whole event a bit clunky. I should be able to start the app on my phone and then sync it to my watch to me the whole navigation easier. I would pay extra just to have that functionality.
I hope the developers hear me out

## Frequently asked questions about Land Nav Assistant

### What is Land Nav Assistant?

Land Nav Assistant is a mobile application designed to help military personnel navigate to specific MGRS (Military Grid Reference System) or Latitude/Longitude coordinates. It provides visual guidance using an arrow interface and map views, and can help users analyze their land navigation technique.

### What types of coordinates can I input?

The app supports a variety of coordinate formats, including 8-digit MGRS, 10-digit MGRS, decimal Latitude/Longitude, and Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) Latitude/Longitude. You can also input locations directly by tapping on the map.

### How does the app help with land navigation technique?

It allows you to analyze your pace count and identify tendencies to veer left or right during navigation. This feature is intended to help users correct their land navigation technique.

### What map options are available?

The app offers several map views, including Satellite, Terrain, Road, and basic Topographic maps. It also allows you to overlay a 1000m or 100m MGRS grid on the map for enhanced spatial awareness.

### Can I save or export my locations?

Yes, you can download your entered locations as a spreadsheet for saving or sharing. The app also provides a web import utility for importing large sets of locations.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2 — 2019-04-08

Draw MGRS Grid Overlays anywhere on the map (1000m, 100m)
iOS 12 Optimization
Screen improvements for iPhone X, XS, and XR

### 2.1 — 2017-09-26

Bug fixes affecting iOS 11

### 2.0 — 2017-06-14

-Modernized UI
-Improved mapping functionality. 
-Edit Details, Reorder Locations
-Course Planning, total distance calculations
-Find any coordinate quickly by touching the map
-Get the Distance/Direction between any two points by touching their connecting path
-More specific Unit of Measure settings 
-Path Optimization, tell the app where you want to start and end, and it will find the shortest path

Thank you all for your patience with this upgrade! Please don't hesitate to reach out with questions or suggestions via the app.

### 1.8 — 2014-06-06

-You can now add locations by touching the Map
-Full compass view
-MGRS points are spaced out for readability
-Import/Share your locations with the new spreadsheet upload utility at https://www.gammonapplications.com/landnavimport/

### 1.6 — 2014-02-18

-Fixed issue where the last two points on the locations list were hidden off the screen
-Option to display your grids as 8 digit or 10 digit
-Added option for mils under settings
-Increased text sizes to increase readability
-Added option to increase text size even more

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